By the International Development Research Center (IDRC) – Unpacking the disruptive potential of blockchain technology for human development

By the International Development Research Center (IDRC) – Unpacking the disruptive potential of blockchain technology for human development

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By Raúl Zambrano, International expert on technology and development, New York and supported by the International Development Research Center (IDRC), Canada.

This white paper throughly explores the potential of Blockchain technology in the development context. It provides an overview to a series of application currently available in a non-technical fashion and one of which is AID:Tech’s case study in Lebanon, 2015. In the world’s first pilot to use Blockchain technology for humanitarian purposes. we successfully delivered over $10,000 of aid via over 500 digital identity to Syrian refugees residing in Lebanon.

AID:Tech is an incorporated company with presence in Dublin, London and New York.
Leveraging Blockchain technology, AID:Tech brings social and financial inclusion to the world’s underserved populations by offering innovative solutions to an international audience.